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Michael Martin
How flat are the stock Innova glow dx rocs
May. 19, 2013, 5:49pm
Joe G 5740
Yes - they are back on Matt. Just put backsaver in the search box.
May. 19, 2013, 11:40am
Matt
Do yall have any of the Innova back straps in stock
May. 19, 2013, 3:41am
Joe G 5740
Not sure what you mean by regular FireBird but a 12X is Champion plastic. If you have a Champion FireBird with no 12X stamp on it then it is just a different stamp - they are otherwise the same aside from which run they come from.
May. 18, 2013, 6:22pm
Joe G 5740
Those are back on Malik.
May. 18, 2013, 6:21pm
Joe G 5740
We do have some Malik. I will turn them back on. Thanks for the headsup.
May. 18, 2013, 6:15pm
eric
whats the difference between a 12x firebird and a regular firebird
May. 18, 2013, 2:44pm
Malik
Do you have any echostar wraiths that aren_and_acutet 20 bucks. I_and_acutem looking for a replacementbr
May. 18, 2013, 2:19pm
Joe G 5740
No black Soft Wizards right now Ross - we do have a couple of Black SSS Wizards that arent too soft. New order of Gateway arriving Monday so you may want to check back.
May. 18, 2013, 11:31am
Joe G 5740
Thanks Desmond -.
May. 18, 2013, 11:28am
Ross
Have any soft wizards 170-172 in black
May. 18, 2013, 7:03am
Desmond
Let me just say I love this f site.
May. 17, 2013, 11:54pm
Joe G 5740
The lightest Prodigy I see is a D1 168. Next is a D4 170.
May. 17, 2013, 10:20pm
Joe G 5740
They are very flat - very flat indeed.
May. 17, 2013, 10:18pm
Bryan
Perfect. Will order tonight. It better be flat too.
May. 17, 2013, 6:07pm
Alex
What is the lightest Prodigy driver you have.br
May. 17, 2013, 5:59pm
Joe G 5740
I can hook you up Bryan. Green 177 with no black stamp.
May. 17, 2013, 5:56pm
Bryan
I need a FLAT 10 Year Buzzz. Preferably green. The heavier the better. Stamp can_and_acutet be black. Is that something you could hook up
May. 17, 2013, 4:18pm
Joe G 5740
Yes we do Kim. I fixed it. Thanks for the heads up...
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Kim Brennan
You list the Gateway baskets as out of stock. Don_and_acutet you get those drop shipped from Gateway anyway
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The devastating approach disc.  This is the most under-utilized disc in the sport.  Most people will forego this disc not knowing what its true purpose is.  Basically, an approach shot is a throw, not a putt, and it is designed more to keep you near the basket than to get in it, although the best approach is also a run at the basket.

The Difference between putt and approach -

A putt is usually just a simple flick of the wrist with little or no twisting of the torso, whereas an approach is typically thrown from the side with at least some twisting of the torso and hips.  A putt is designed to move significantly slower than a throw.  An approach shot, although the slowest throw in disc golf, is still not as slow moving as a putt.

The Difference Between a Putter and an Approach Disc -

First, it`s important to understand that this isn`t set in stone.  Plenty of people use putters for approach shots and approach discs as putters.  Heck people even use drivers as putters(not recommended).  But the true purpose of a putter is for short shots, generally 200 feet or less.  Sure, they can be thrown further, but not without a lot of effort, especially if you have a low ceiling.

This is why, when 200 feet gets a little hard with a putter, we can step up to an approach disc.  They move a little quicker, sometimes have more glide.  They`ll generally handle a shot in the 150-200 foot range a little easier, allowing you to focus on accuracy.

Why Not Just Use a Midrange?

One thing most approach discs do have in common - the ability to stop abruptly somewhere near the target.  This is one reason why a midrange disc would be less ideal for these shots.  Another reason is the faster speed and higher torque required to make a midrange perform also makes it less appropriate for these shorter shots.

Hint:  Always keep an approach disc in your bag.  It fills in the short distance deadzone between a putter and a midrange.

Disc Golf Trivia - One of the first true approach discs to hit the market in the mid 80`s was the XD, then known as the Aviar XD.  At the time it was hailed as a Revolutionary new "distance" driver.  As a matter of fact the "XD" initially stood for "extra distance".

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